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    Caimari organ - Palma, Mallorca (1702) -
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    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (I)Download View Lyrics
    Three-part manualiter setting (Orgue Mayor - Montre 8' + Octava 4' [2nd] + Octava 2' + Pte. Fourniture; repeat Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' + Fourniture; resume) followed by Alio modo which was treated as a trio with Chorale on Pedal Bombarde 8', RH Orgue Mayor - Montre 8' + Octava 4' (2nd) + Octava 2' + Pte. Fourniture + Clairon 8', LH Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Plein Jeux + Cromorne 8'. +2dB, original temperament. [3:3] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Grigny, Nicolas De: A Solis OrtusDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale on Pedal Bombarde 8' + Clairon 4' + Montre 8' with a sparkling plenum using the two manual divisions. Original organ tuning. [1:24] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223Download View Lyrics
    A pastorale setting of variations on the Epiphany Chorale, "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star," interrupted by occasional florid passages, with sparing use of pedal. Output volume -6dB. Utilizes original tuning at a lower pitch, but a version using Roetha-BradLehman Temperament is available here. [7:26] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Vom Himmel Hoch, Br III:24Download View Lyrics
    In two voices, a playful one on the Cadireta and chorale soundings on the other two manuals. The Chorale starts on the Organ Mayor Trompa ae batalla and continues on the Teclat d'Alt - full except the Plens mixture, then the Cromorn is withdrawn, then only the Cromorne is used. Cadireta stops recede appropriatewly. Original tuning, 0dB output volume. [2:47] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wenn wir in höchsten nöthen sein, BWV 641Download View Lyrics
    Chorale followed by Prelude with a highly ornamented melody over a somewhat subdued background. Another depressing Lenten text describing a place some of us find ourselves in from time to time. Registration: Chorale Melody Orgue Mayor Clairon 8', two voices on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3', bass voice on Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8'. For the Prelude the ornamented Chorale uses Flute 8' + Montre 8' + Octava 4 (both) + Flute 4' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octava 2' + Cornet, the Teclat d'Alt adds Bourdon 4', and the Pedal adds Octava 4'. Original tuning. [2:0] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:25Download
    Mostly based on arpeggios, this trio is an attempt to become more familiar with this instrument via MIDI. The Pedal part is sent to the Orgue mayor (middle keyboard), with occasional emphasis on the 8-note Pedal Contres 16' (permanently coupled to Orgue mayor). RH Teclat d'Alt (top keyboard), LH Cadireta (bottom keyboard). See screen capture. Original tuning, output volume -4dB. [2:41] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Reger, Max: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, Op. 67, No. 4Download View Lyrics
    A quasi-fugal introduction in the two Orgue Mayor voices and Pedal (based on the Chorale) in eighth notes gives way to faster notes and syncopations while the Chorale sounds sturdily in half notes on the Teclat d'Alt Dessus de Trompa + Dessus de Cornet (repeated on Cromorn 8'). [2:7] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bennett, John: Trumpet VoluntaryDownload
    In the usual two sections for this period: [Largo] Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Prestant 4' coupled to Orgue Mayor Montre 8' + Flute 8' + both Octava 4's; PD Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4'. [Allegro] RH O.M. Trompa 8' + Clarion 8'; Echo T. d'A. Cromorn 8' + Dessus y Bassus de Cornet + Dessus deTrompa ; PD Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4' + Fourniture. MeanTone Fifth Comma Temperament. [5:59] HW2>3
    Bennett, John: AdagioDownload
    Part of a voluntary, this piece features chains of suspensions, a lovely duet between the upper two voices, some chromaticism and a grand ritard, a pleasing piece for learning legato control. Orgue Major: Flautat doble + Flautat de cara + Octava + Octava de cara (b&d). Original tuning [2:21] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 643Download View Lyrics
    Registration: Chorale Melody Orgue Mayor Montre 8' + Octava 4 + Octava 2' + Cornet, two voices on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2', Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 4'. Repeat O.M.. Flute 8' + Flute 4' + Dessus de Cornet, Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' Bourdon 4' + Nazard 1-1/3'. Pedal omit Octava 4'. For the prelude the Chorale is sounded on the Trompa 8' with Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Fourniture. The repeat uses the O.M. Clairon 8' with Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3'. Pedal as above. Original tuning. [2:28] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Ach Gott und Herr, BWV 692Download View Lyrics
    The text has a rather contemporary sounding angst, though the desperate predicament described therein is belied by the music. Ornamented Chorale on Teclat d'Alt Dessus de Trompa + Dessus de Cornet; other two voices on Orgue Mayor Flute 8' + Flute 4' + Octava 2' + Nazard 1-1/3'. +4dB output volume. Original Temperament. [1:16] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Es ist das HeilDownload View Lyrics
    Trio with increasingly bold registrations: RH Orgue Mayor Flute 8' + Octava (1) 4' + Cornet + Bassus de Cornet + Dessus de Cornet; LH Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3' + Plein Jeux + Fourniture; PD Bombarde 8'. Repeat: O.M. adds Clairon 8'; T. d'A. adds Cimbal + Cromorne 8'. Ending O.M. Montre 8' + Octava (I) 4' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octava 2' + Cornet + Clairon 8' + Trompa 8'; T. d'A. adds Bassus de Cornet + Dessus de Cornet; PD adds Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Clairon 4'. [2:16] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio in G Major, BWV 1027aDownload
    An arrangement of Allegro Moderato from a sonata for viola da gamba and continuo with the same BWV number, which itself was arranged from a Sonata for two flutes and continuo and marked "Presto." Bach himself may have transcribed it for organ. Registration: Duet portions: RH Orgue Mayor Montre 8' + Octava 4' + Cornet, LH Cromhorn 8' + Bassus et Dessus de Cornet, PD Flute 16' + Montre 8' + Octava 8'; Interlude portions: RH Orgue Mayor Flute 8' + Flute 4' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octava 2, LH Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3' + Cymbal, PD Flute 16' + Montre 8'. 0 dB output volume. Original tuning. [3:46] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin, BWV 616Download View Lyrics
    A perfect expression of the Nunc Dimittis, part of Das Orgelbüchlein (aka The Liturgical Year). Known in the Anglican liturgy as The Song of Simeon, the text has a bit of the German Pietism which contrasts the travails of everyday life with the tranquility of death. ChoraleTeclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4', bottom voice on Organ Mayor Flute 8' + 2nd Octava 4', PD (end) Flute 16'; Prelude Top three voices Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 8' + Flute 2', bottom manual voice O.M. Montre 8' + 2nd Octava 4, PD Flute 16' + Montre 8'. +4dB, Original Temperament. [2:59] (a=408 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Reger, Max: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, Op. 67, No. 32Download View Lyrics
    Chorale played without embellishment on the Orgue Mayor - Montre 8' + Flute 8' + 1st Octava 4' + Cornet, slippery syncopation on the Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' + Flute 2, an occasional dotted rhythm in the Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8'. +2dB output volume, original tuning. [1:29] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, 3rd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Realized as a trio with the Chorale on Orgue Mayor, 2nd voice on Cadireta, third voice on Teclat d'Alt, with Pedal on last note. [1:12] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3
    Walond, William: Cornet VoluntaryDownload View Lyrics
    Two movements, a somber Adagio on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' and a perky 2-voice Allegro with the Cornet in the right hand on theTd'A Flute 8' + Bourdon 4' + Flute 2' + Bassus y Dessus de Cornet, the bouncing bass in the left hand on Orgue Mayor Flute 8' + Octava 4' (2) + Octava 2' coupled to Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8' at end. [3:52] (a=408 Hz) HW2>3